Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in National Underwriter, P&C.

The Louisiana State Senate has passed a bill banning insurers from canceling homeowners and commercial property coverage because of Chinese drywall claims.

The legislation, SB 595, sponsored by Senator Julie Quinn, R-Metairie, passed the Senate unanimously on Monday and now goes to the House Insurance Committee.

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